Awards for Top Teacher, Studio, and Students
TOP STUDENTS
Top students in each division, both man and lady, will be awarded a trophy.
TOP STUDIO
The top 3 studios of the California Open will be recognized on Sunday evening. In order to qualify, The top 3 studios of the California Open will be recognized on Sunday evening. In order to qualify,a small studio must consist of 1 or 2 competing students. A medium studio must consist of 3-6 competing students. A large studio must consist of 7 or more competing students. Each must have a minimum of 50 entries.
TOP TEACHER
In order to qualify for Top Teacher, teachers must have a minimum of 3 students and be on any package. Alternatively, a teacher with
less than three students on a package may qualify with a minimum of 75 entries.
To qualify for 1st and 2nd places, a teacher must have a minimum of 200 and 175 Pro/Am entries, respectively. In the event the 1st and 2nd top teacher does not meet the minimum requirements, prize money will be awarded one place down.
All entries must be postmarked by 1/16/2009. Entries received after the deadline or at the competition will not count towards top teacher awards.
Points for Top Teacher will be awarded on the following basis:
| ADULT SINGLE, 2- or 3-DANCE ENTRIES | 4- or 5-DANCE ENTRIES |
| ||
For each first place... | 8 points | 16 points |
For each second place... | 7 points | 14 points |
For each third place... | 6 points | 12 points |
For each fourth place... | 5 points | 10 points |
For each fifth place... | 4 points | 8 points |
For each sixth place... | 3 points | 6 points |
For each seventh place... | 2 points | 4 points |
For each eighth place... | 1 point | 2 points |
For each recall from a previous round... | 1 point | 2 points |
If a placement is in an uncontested division, the points will be halved.
* Each Multi-Dance Entry counts as 2 entries.
PRE-TEENS, JUNIORS, AND YOUNG ADULTS
- If couples or pro-am pay full fees, they receive points as described in adult entries.
- If couples or pro-am pay reduced fees, they receive 1/2 points.
- If couples or pro-am pay no fees, they receive no points.
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